Messi confronted Rodriguez after tense World Cup qualifier

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Lionel Messi and James Rodriguez nearly came to blows after a World Cup qualifying match, sparking a heated exchange. Messi confronted Rodriguez, criticizing his complaints about refereeing decisions made during the game, which ended in a draw. The argument stemmed from Rodriguez's past comments about the 2024 Copa America final. The incident occurred after Argentina and Colombia played to a draw in the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.


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